The percentage battery indicator on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 can be annoying, especially if you’re used to the minimalist design of the lock screen or status bar. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to hide this information, and alternative methods are available for advanced users. In this article, we’ll break down all the current options, from standard MIUI settings to ADB commands and modifications to system files.
It’s important to understand that the ability to hide interest depends on the firmware version. On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 10–14, the algorithm may differ slightly, but the general logic remains. If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some methods may not work, in which case you will need to manually edit the framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk files.
Before making changes, make sure your smartphone is at least 30% charged – this will eliminate the risk of a sudden shutdown during system manipulation. We also recommend backing up important data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset if you plan to use methods with ADB or manual file editing.
1. Method: Hiding Interests through MIUI Settings
The easiest and safest method is to use built-in MIUI options. It doesn't require superuser rights (root) or a PC connection, but it doesn't work on all firmware versions. On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12+, the algorithm is as follows:
1. Open Settings and go to Lock Screen.
2.Put on the item Lock screen style.
3. Select any style (e.g. Simple or Digital Watch) and click Apply.
4. At the bottom of the screen will appear a switch Show battery percentage - turn it off.
If this item is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support such a disablement via the GUI, in which case proceed to the following methods.
- ✅ Pros: does not require technical skills, reversible.
- ❌ Cons: does not work on all firmware, hides interest only on the lock screen.
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 11 and below the percentage hiding option may not even be available in the lock screen style menu, in which case try updating your firmware to the latest stable version via Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
2. Method: disabling interest through ADB (without root)
If standard settings don’t work, you can use USB debugging and ADB command. This method works on most versions of MIUI and doesn’t require superuser rights, but will require a computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and the ADB tool.
Here's the step-by-step instruction:
1. Enable the Developer Mode on your phone:
Go to Settings → About the phone.
- Tap 7 times on the MIUI version until the notification appears You became a developer!
Return to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
2. Activate Debugging over USB and confirm the resolution when connecting to the PC.
3. connect Redmi Note 7 to your computer via USB-cable (preferably original) and select File Transfer mode.
4. Open the command prompt (CMD on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:
adb shell settings put global battery_percent_show 05. Reboot your smartphone. Once turned on, the charging percentages should disappear from the lock screen and status bar.
Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable developer mode on phone | Activate debugging on USB| Download ADB-tools (platform-tools)| Connect the phone in "File Transfer" mode-->
- 🔧 How do you get the interest back? Use the same command, but with a parameter. 1 instead 0: adb shell settings put global battery_percent_show 1
- 📱 Check if the drivers are installed correctly (Device Manager should not have exclamation points next to the driver). ADB Interface).
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI after updating the system of settings ADB If you get interest back, repeat the command.
3. Method: editing system files (requires root)
The most flexible method available to root users is manual editing of system files, which not only removes percentages, but also changes the style of display of the battery icon, but it requires caution: wrong actions can lead to a system crash or cyclical reboot.
You'll need:
- 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and root rights (for example, through Magisk).
- 💻 PC fitted ADB and Fastboot.
- 📂 Backup copy of section /system (bug-in).
- 🔧 Root-enabled file manager (e.g., Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
Instructions:
1. Download and install MIUI Theme Editor (or any other APK decompiler) on your PC.
2. Through ADB or file manager, copy /system/framework/framework-res.apk to your computer.
3. Open it in MIUI Theme Editor and go to res/values/bools.xml.
4. Find the line:
<bool name="config_showBatteryPercent">true</bool>and replace true with false.
5 Save the changes, recompile the APK and move back to /system/framework/, replacing the original file.
6. Reboot the phone.
If errors occur after the reboot (e.g., System UI is stopped), restore the original framework-res.apk file from the backup.
What if the system does not load after editing?
| Method | Need root? | Difficulty | Reversibility | Supported versions of MIUI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI settings | ❌ No. | ⭐ Very simple. | ✅ Yes. | 12-14 (partially) |
| ADB-team | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐ Middle-Average | ✅ Yes. | 10–14 |
| Editing framework-res.apk | ✅ Yes. | ⭐⭐⭐ Hardly. | ⚠️ Partially (requires a backup copy) | Any (including custom) |
| Modified MIUI themes | ❌ No. | ⭐⭐ Middle-Average | ✅ Yes. | 11–14 |
4. Method: Using MIUI themes to hide interest
If you don’t want to dig into system files, you can use third-party themes for MIUI that hide charging percentages. Many themes from the official MIUI Themes store offer alternative battery display styles — no numbers or with minimalist icons.
How to do this:
1. Open the Themes app on your Redmi Note 7.
2. enter the query: battery percent hide or minimal battery icon.
3. Select your favorite theme (such as Pure Black or Minimalist Dark) and click Apply.
4. After applying the theme, the charging percentages should disappear or be replaced with an icon without numbers.
If the topic has not hidden the percentages completely, try a combination with ADB-second-way.
- 🎨 Topics: Dark Matter, Oxygen, iOS Style.
- 🔄 How do you get back to a standard theme? Go to Topics → Mine. → Standard.
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Check other users’ reviews before installing themes – some themes may contain advertisements or display interface elements incorrectly.
Frequent problems and their solutions
When trying to remove the percentage of charging, Redmi Note 7 users often encounter typical errors.
Problem 1: After the ADB team, the percentages didn't disappear.
Decision:
- Check if the command is correctly entered (the register matters!).
- Restart your phone – sometimes changes only apply after a reboot.
- Make sure that USB debugging is enabled and the computer recognizes the device (the adb device team must output the serial number of the phone).
Problem 2: The percentages are missing on the lock screen, but they remain in the status bar.
Solution: This means that on your firmware, the lock screen settings and notification bars are managed separately.
- Use it. ADB-The command for status line: adb shell settings put global status_bar_battery_show_percent 0
- Use a theme that modifies both elements.
Problem 3: After editing framework-res.apk, the phone doesn't turn on.
Solution: Restore the original file via TWRP Recovery or reflash your phone via Fastboot. Details are in the spoiler above.
⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI Android 10 based+, some ADB-In this case, try getting a temporary root through Magisk (without unlocking the bootloader) and then apply the changes.
6. Alternative methods for advanced users
If none of the above methods worked, consider the following options:
Method 1: Using the Xposed Framework
For devices with root and Xposed Framework installed, GravityBox is available, which allows you to fine-tune the display of the battery, including hiding percent.
- Unlocked bootloader.
- Installed Xposed Installer and compatible version of GravityBox for your Android.
Method 2: Castom firmware
Firmware like LineageOS or HavocOS offer advanced interface settings where you can turn off charging percentages of several taps, minus the loss of proprietary MIUI features (for example, Second Space or Game Turbo).
Method 3: Applications for hiding interface elements
Applications like Nacho Notch or Energy Bar can overlap the standard battery indicator with their custom element, but this is more of a workaround than a solution to the problem.
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The most reliable and universal method is the combination ADB-The use and application of a minimalist theme MIUI. It works on 90% of firmware versions without risking system damage.